Rattle, Clunk, Pop or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Buick Cascada, 2018 Buick Cascada, and 2017 Buick Cascada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation in order to perform the necessary inspections?	Go to Step 2	Go to Power Steering System Description and Operation
2	Verify that a rattle, clunk or shudder noise is present. Is a rattle, clunk or shudder noise present?	Go to Step 3	System OK
3	Inspect the suspension. Is the suspension worn?	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 4
4	Inspect the power steering gear for proper installation. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Is the steering gear installation correct?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 15
5	Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Inspect the outer tie rods for proper installation. Are the outer tie rods mounted properly?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 10
6	Inspect the outer tie rods for damage. Are the outer tie rods worn or binding?	Go to Step 11	Go to Step 7
7	Inspect the intermediate shaft. Is the intermediate shaft properly mounted?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 12
8	Inspect the intermediate shaft. Is the intermediate shaft worn?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 9
9	Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the column. Disconnect the negative battery cable and refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Is the condition present in the column?	Go to Noise in Steering Column	Go to Step 16
10	Install the outer tie rods correctly. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	-
11	Replace the outer tie rods. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	-
12	Install the intermediate shaft correctly. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	-
13	Replace the worn suspension components. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	-
14	Replace the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	-
15	Install the steering gear correctly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	-
16	Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	-
17	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3